NFL Exec: Purdy Contract 'a Slam Dunk' Until TNF, 49ers QB 'Can't Make Those Throws'

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Brock Purdy's struggles during a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football may impact his future contract negotiations with the team.

"The new contract for Purdy [in the offseason] was a slam dunk for me until Thursday night," one NFL executive told Mike Sando of The Athletic. "What I saw was a guy who was so limited physically that, I'm not saying I don't want him, it's just the first time I've said, 'Hmmm, he can't make those throws.'"

Purdy completed a season-low 45.2 percent of his throws for 142 yards and an interception without recording a touchdown. The 49ers were only able to muster 191 total yards on offense, averaging a mere 3.6…